Our client operates an academic teaching hospital within the Jena University Hospital system that provides primary and standard care, with 164 authorized beds. The hospital is publicly funded by Kreiswerke Schmalkalden-Meiningen GmbH. In the departments of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, General, Visceral, and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Internal Medicine—Gastroenterology and Pulmonology, Internal Medicine—Cardiology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, palliative care, radiology, and an affiliated ophthalmology department, approximately 7,000 inpatients and 20,000 outpatients (m/f/d) are treated annually.
The hospital offers specialized expertise through its centers, where decisions are made and collaboration takes place across medical disciplines—with short communication channels—for the benefit of patients: a Trauma Center, a Geriatric Trauma Center (ATZ), and a joint colorectal cancer center with a hospital in the immediate region. In addition, the hospital has a Pelvic Floor Center and a Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery.
We are looking for a
, starting October 1, 2026, or at another time, to fill the position of
Chief of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine (m/f/d)
The Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, Palliative Care, and Emergency Medicine features state-of-the-art surgical units with 4 operating rooms, as well as a cutting-edge intensive care and intermediate care unit (ICU/IMC) with a total of 20 beds. An interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive care for patients from all medical departments. The range of services is complemented by a 7-bed palliative care unit, which ensures dignified care for critically ill patients.
The range of anesthesiological services encompasses all modern general and regional anesthesia techniques, with ultrasound-guided techniques firmly established in both anesthesiology and critical care medicine.
The hospital is also actively involved in prehospital emergency care: The on-site ground-based emergency medical service is staffed by hospital employees during regular working hours. The subspecialty certification in emergency medicine is therefore desirable, as participation in the ambulance service is part of regular job duties. In addition, there is the opportunity to participate in the emergency medical service outside of regular working hours as part of an approved secondary employment—an activity that is expressly supported by the hospital.
Your Responsibilities
- Professional, organizational, and disciplinary leadership of the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Palliative Care, and Emergency Medicine
- Ensuring anesthesiology and critical care services in all surgical and interventional areas
- Application and further development of modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures at the highest professional level
- Responsibility for perioperative patient care, from the preoperative consultation through the administration of anesthesia to postoperative intensive care
- Strategic and conceptual development of the clinic, taking into account medical innovations and economic considerations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and active coordination with operational departments, intensive care, the emergency room, and other clinics and professional groups
- Quality management, process optimization, and the further development of treatment standards and guidelines
- Leadership, motivation, and professional development of the medical and nursing teams
- Workforce Planning, Recruiting, and Employee Development
- Participation in the chief physician on-call rotation at the Department of Anesthesiology
- Budget and Resource Management
Your Profile
- Medical license (m/f/d) and certification as a specialist in anesthesiology
- Several years of leadership experience in a senior position (e.g., as a senior attending physician or chief of staff) with proven leadership skills
- Additional specializations in critical care medicine and emergency medicine; qualifications in palliative care and/or specialized pain management are a plus
- Extensive clinical experience across the full spectrum of anesthesia (general and regional anesthesia) as well as surgical intensive care medicine
- Ideally, experience in prehospital emergency medicine and emergency medical services organization
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with an inclusive, employee-oriented, and appreciative leadership style
- Organizational skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen
- Strong communication skills and a strong ability to work as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment
- Commitment to education and continuing education, as well as an interest in obtaining or expanding continuing education accreditation
- A passion for innovation and a willingness to actively help shape future-oriented structures
What We Offer
- Permanent position as chief physician with significant responsibilities and an attractive contract
- Competitive, performance-based compensation in accordance with the company’s collective bargaining agreement, consisting of fixed and variable components
- State-of-the-art working conditions with cutting-edge medical equipment (4 operating rooms, ICU/IMC with 20 beds, palliative care unit)
- Workplace Health Management: Sauna, Swimming Pool, Massages
- Discounts on Services Within the Corporate Group
What’s important to us:
- We want to offer appropriate, personalized care to the people who come to us for treatment. To fulfill this challenging task, we place great importance on having qualified and dedicated professionals.
- We have received multiple awards as a dementia-friendly hospital.
- We value and foster a spirit of collegial cooperation among the clinics and with all professional groups at our hospital
Location:
- In the Fulda–Suhl–Eisenach area, 65 km east of Fulda
- Border region with Hesse – a rural, small-town area with a high quality of life
- Located in southwestern Thuringia, on the southwestern slope of the Thuringian Forest
Contact:
For initial confidential information, please contact Mr. Michaelis, the consultant we have engaged, at 030 / 39 06 309 0 or via email at fmichaelis@esis-medical.de. We guarantee confidentiality and strict adherence to any restrictions on disclosure.
We ask interested candidates to send a comprehensive application package (resume in table format, copies of diplomas, a photo, and details of desired salary and start date) with the reference number ES-CA-KANN-2026 to the
ESiS Medical Recruitment
– Executive Consultants
Thomasiusstraße 5
10577 Berlin.
030 39 06 309 0
info@esis-medical.de
www.esis-medical.de
